Eglinton Crosstown West Extension – Stations, Rail and Systems
- Location:
- Toronto
- Project Type:
- Stations, Rail and Systems – Progressive Design-Build
- Infrastructure Type:
- Transit
- Contract Value:
- To be announced at Financial Close
About the Project
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension is an approximately 9.2 kilometre extension of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, from Mount Dennis to Renforth Drive. The project is being delivered in four large contracts: the Stations, Rail and Systems, Advance Tunnel 1, Advance Tunnel 2 and Elevated Guideway.
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension is one of four priority transit projects announced by the Province in 2019 for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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Project Status
- Request for Qualifications: March 25, 2024
- Pre-qualified Teams Selected: September 27, 2024
- Request for Proposals: September 27, 2024
Features
The scope of work includes:
Stations:
- Four underground stations, two elevated stations, one at-grade/trenched terminus station.
- Connection to Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Mount Dennis.
- Six emergency exit buildings.
- One standalone traction power sub-station.
Rail:
- Design and construction of 9.2 km of rail between Mount Dennis Station and the Renforth Station terminus.
Systems:
- Installation of signaling and train control systems.
- Communications.
- Electrification (traction power & overhead catenary system).
- Tunnel and elevated guideway fit out and tunnel ventilation.
Project Benefits
- Improves access to transit for area residents
- Reduces daily travel times for commuters
- Economic and community growth along the future transit line with job creation opportunities
- Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing a new transportation option
Demonstrating Value
The project is being delivered using a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) model. Key features of a PDB model include the opportunity for greater collaboration between the project owner, the successful bidder, project partners, and communities.
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